FORMATIVE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

capable of forming new cells and tissues

Example: a formative zone in developing bone

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

Example: a formative influence; a formative experience

Synonyms

Shaping, Plastic, Formative

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "formative" comes from Middle French formatif.

🧩 Fun Fact

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.

🎵 Words that Rhyme with Formative

InformativeNormativeUninformative

➡️ Words that Start with FO

Foolish Forfeiting Four-spot Foliates Footle Foretokens Foraging Formularizing Formalization Foxtrot Forgather Foveas

Words that End with VE ⬅️

Champleve Conserve Consolidative Conspirative Constitutive Constrictive Convolve Convulsive Cookstove Cooperative Coordinative Copulative